20 questions from the North Dakota driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. How long does a North Dakota resident on active duty in the Armed Forces outside the state have to renew their license after discharge?
Answer: 30 days after discharge or separation. Residents serving in the Armed Forces outside North Dakota have a 30-day grace period after leaving service to maintain their license validity.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 7: “If these people held a valid operator’s license when they left the state, it will remain valid until 30 days after discharge or separation from the service.”
2. How many accumulated points on a driver's record trigger a notification that authorities intend to suspend the license?
Answer: 12 or more points. According to the North Dakota point system described, reaching a total of 12 points initiates the license suspension notification process.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 44: “When the record reveals a total of 12 or more points, the driver will be informed that the authorities intend to suspend his or her license.”
3. How far before making a turn must you give a turn signal?
Answer: During the last 100 feet before the turn. The rule requires continuous signaling specifically during the final 100 feet leading up to the turn.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 23: “All turn signals of intention to turn must be given continuously during the last 100 feet before the turn.”
4. During which months are you prohibited from operating a snowmobile on any right of way?
Answer: April 1 to November 1. The handbook specifies a seasonal restriction on operating snowmobiles on rights of way between April 1 and November 1.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 43: “Never operate on any right of way from April 1 to November 1 of any year.”
5. According to the handbook, what is the recommended action if your windshield wipers fail while driving in rain or snow?
Answer: Stick your head out the side window to see while leaving the roadway. The handbook instructs drivers to slow down and stick their head out the side window to maintain visibility when wipers fail.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 34: “If your windshield wipers fail in rain or snow, slow down and stick your head out your side window in order to see as you leave the roadway.”
6. Which behavior is identified in the handbook as an indicator of aggression rather than inexperience?
Answer: Constant rushing, lane jumping, and the need to 'get ahead.'. The handbook lists constant rushing and lane jumping specifically under behaviors indicating aggression, distinct from errors caused by inexperience.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 47: “Constant rushing, lane jumping, and the need to “get ahead.””
7. When two vehicles approach an unsigned intersection at approximately the same time, which vehicle must yield?
Answer: The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. The handbook states that in this specific scenario, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 23: “When two vehicles approach an unsigned intersection at approximately the same time, the vehicle on the left side must yield to the vehicle on the right.”
8. What is the minimum age requirement for an applicant to be eligible for behind-the-wheel training?
Answer: At least 14 years of age. The handbook states that the minimum age for eligibility in behind-the-wheel training is 14.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 8: “To be eligible for behind-the-wheel training, an applicant must be at least 14 years of age.”
9. What is the required stopping distance from railroad tracks for vehicles such as school buses and those carrying explosives?
Answer: Within 50 feet and not less than 15 feet from the tracks. The handbook specifies a range for stopping distance, requiring the vehicle to be between 15 and 50 feet away from the tracks.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 22: “These vehicles must stop within 50 feet and not less than 15 feet from the tracks.”
10. When is it permitted to cross broken yellow center lines on a two-lane, two-way road?
Answer: Only to turn left or to pass another vehicle. The handbook specifies that crossing broken yellow lines is allowed specifically for left turns or passing.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 20: “Broken yellow center lines are used on two-lane, two-way roads. You may cross them only to turn left or to pass another vehicle.”
11. What is the minimum age requirement for a licensed driver to operate a registered class III off-highway vehicle on a paved highway designated and posted at a speed not exceeding 65 mph?
Answer: Over 16 years of age. The handbook states that drivers must be over 16 years old to operate this specific vehicle type on highways with speed limits up to 65 mph.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 43: “A licensed driver over 16 years of age may operate a registered class III off-highway vehicle on a paved highway designated and posted at a speed not exceeding 65 mph.”
12. Why must tractor-trailer drivers often swing out to the left before making a right turn?
Answer: Because the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The handbook explains that the difference in path length between front and rear wheels necessitates swinging out to accommodate the shorter rear wheel path.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 35: “With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle, the greater the difference.”
13. If a driver refuses to take a chemical test or a roadside preliminary breath test (PBT), what is the duration range for their license revocation?
Answer: 180 days to three years. The handbook specifies that refusing these tests results in a license revocation period ranging from 180 days to three years.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 40: “If you refuse to take either an AC test or a roadside preliminary breath test (PBT), your license will be revoked for 180 days to three years.”
14. What is the mandatory minimum jail sentence for driving while your license is suspended or revoked after an alcohol-related violation?
Answer: Four days. The handbook states that driving while suspended or revoked after an alcohol-related violation carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of four days.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 40: “There are also harsh penalties for driving while your license is suspended or revoked after an alcohol-related violation—four days mandatory minimum jail sentence and a fine of up to $1,000.”
15. Why does the handbook advise drivers to be cautious when passing a snowplow?
Answer: Plows can be moved sideways by drifts and hard snow-pack. The handbook warns that snowplows can be shifted sideways by snow conditions, requiring extra caution when passing.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 32: “Be extremely cautious when passing a snowplow. They can be moved sideways by drifts and hard snow-pack.”
16. What is the correct procedure if you miss your exit interchange while driving on the Interstate?
Answer: Continue driving to the next interchange. Drivers must proceed to the next exit rather than reversing or using median crossovers, which are reserved for authorized vehicles.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 28: “Never back up on the Interstate. If you miss your interchange, go on to the next one.”
17. When operating a snowmobile in a ditch alongside the roadway, in which direction must you move?
Answer: In the same direction as roadway traffic. The handbook mandates that snowmobile operators in ditches must travel in the same direction as the traffic on the adjacent roadway.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 43: “If you operate in any ditch alongside the roadway, move in the same direction as roadway traffic.”
18. What is the stated penalty for entering a road that is officially closed due to hazardous conditions?
Answer: $250 fine. The handbook specifies a $250 fine as the penalty for entering an officially closed road.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 33: “It is not legal to enter a road that is officially closed due to hazardous conditions. The penalty for doing this is a $250 fine.”
19. At a four-way stop, if one vehicle goes out of turn, what should other drivers do?
Answer: Yield to that vehicle so that you do not cause a crash. The handbook advises yielding to a vehicle that has already proceeded out of turn to prevent collisions.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 23: “If one vehicle goes out of turn, yield to that vehicle so that you do not cause a crash.”
20. What is the correct procedure when backing a vehicle according to the handbook?
Answer: Walk around the vehicle to check for clearance before backing. The handbook advises walking around the vehicle to check clearance as a safety measure before backing.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 31: “To be safe, before backing you should walk around your vehicle to check for clearance.”